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Finding the Third Proportional to 268.69 and 582.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 268.69 and 582.94 is: 1,264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.69 : 582.94 = 582.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.69/582.94 = 582.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.69x = 582.94 × 582.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.69x = 339,816.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,816.13/268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.73

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